General Summary: The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Teacher in the accelerated 4 weeks teaching program for the Steps to College Program. The Teacher will teach Economics, Civics, Language Arts (Writers' Workshop), Communication Skills for Science, or ESOL for the Steps to College summer program. Attendance for students and Faculty is mandatory.

This position will begin 05/14/18 and will end 06/29/18.

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 19,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Civics: in-depth study of the American political system; focuses on the foundation, principles and structure of the American system of government, examines the role of political parties, social factors as they relate to the role of the citizen, and analyzes the decision-making process that are a part of the system of American political behavior. Meets state's Citizenship requirement for graduation.

Communication Skills in Science: Supports and enhances literacy and listening skills necessary for success in the content area of science. Guiding the course are the five basic WIDA Standards with particular emphasis on vocabulary, speaking, listening and reading skills in science. Addresses all five WIDA Standards. The suggested proficiency level is CPL 2-3.

Writers' Workshop: Writing for bilingual students

ESOL 1, 2, or 3: Refer to the descriptors for the corresponding GPS driven course offered by the district. This course follows the aligned GPS course with differentiation and appropriate teaching strategies for ELL learners.

Three (3) years minimum teaching at the middle, secondary, or tertiary levels. Experience working with youth in out-of-school academic programs and/or facilitating out-of-school programming is preferred. Must incorporate technology within teaching, and must have the ability to develop and maintain good rapport with ESL students.

Valid GA Professional Teaching Certificate in field with ESOL endorsement

Special Instructions to Applicants: If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Employer Information: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

The University of North Georgia is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without discrimination at the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability or handicap as a matter of college policy and as required by applicable state and federal laws.